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The White House is prepping Americans for the likelihood that sanctions on Russia will have a ripple effect that hits their pocketbooks. President Biden and other administration officials acknowledge the steps the U.S. and European nations are taking to deter Moscow from further aggression against Ukraine are likely to spur higher gas prices.
Congress backs Biden on Russia sanctions, clamors for more
The U.S. Congress is largely backing President Joe Biden’s decision to impose sanctions on Russia. But the next steps in the Russia-Ukraine conflict are highly volatile, even more so in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a military operation there.
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Top prosecutors in Manhattan DA’s inquiry into Trump resign
Top prosecutors leading an investigation within the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office regarding former President Trump and his business dealings submitted their resignations on Wednesday, just w…
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Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine
Cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites and affiliated organizations are adding to the confusion of Russia’s military assault.
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Blinken says Putin will "pay for a long, long time" for Ukraine invasion
"If this goes forward, what we have on the table, unprecedented sanctions, will have a severe impact," Secretary of State Blinken said.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: EU takes bold steps to aid Ukraine forces
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Biden imposes Nord Stream 2 sanctions
President Biden on Wednesday announced sanctions against the company behind a controversial Russian natural gas pipeline in response to Moscow’s decision to send troo…
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Ivanka Trump in discussions with Jan. 6 committee for voluntary interview
The president's daughter was with him throughout the attack on the Capitol.
US truckers planning pandemic protest to begin heading to DC
US convoys follow recent Canadian truckers’ protests which shut down Ottawa and the busiest US Canadian border crossing.
Adam Kinzinger condemns House Republicans for 'insane' tweet against Biden that 'feeds into' Putin's narrative
House Republicans tweeted after Biden announced sanctions against Russia that "this is what weakness on the world stage looks like."
Opinion | Tucker Carlson Goes It Alone on Putin
Except for the Fox News host, the conservative media has largely cast a critical eye toward Russian aggression.
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Russia-Ukraine: What to know as explosions boom over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”
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Democrats seize on GOP Senator Rick Scott's plan to tax more Americans
Senate Democrats plan to run ads seizing on Republican plan calling for more Americans to pay taxes.
www.cbsnews.comCourts in North Carolina, Pennsylvania reject Republican-backed congressional maps
(Reuters) -Courts in North Carolina and Pennsylvania on Wednesday approved new congressional districts that could bolster Democrats' chances of holding onto the U.S. House of Representatives in November, after Republican efforts to install more advantageous maps for their party failed in both...
Trump ally readies ‘surprise’ in bid to decertify 2020 election in three Arizona counties - Washington Examiner
Arizona state Rep. Mark Finchem says his bid to decertify the 2020 election results in three counties still has options despite opposition from leadership, including a tactic that will require the element of surprise.The Republican and Trump ally shared which opportunities remain after Arizona...
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State Department defends sanction strategy as Russia ignores economic threat and invades Ukraine
The State Department on Wednesday defended its strategy of punishing Russia with reactive sanctions despite its inability to deter Moscow from invading Ukraine this week.
Will the West's Russia sanctions do anything to damage or deter Putin?
Analysts say strong sanctions will bring economic pain to Russia. But there is little hope they can change the course of events on the ground in Ukraine.
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U.S. official warns Putin ready to invade Ukraine
Ukraine's foreign minister said "Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion.”
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Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky warns Russia: We will defend ourselves
In a national address, Ukraine's president says his attempts to speak to Vladimir Putin were rejected.
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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes
Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.
Biden's first round of sanctions invites calls for more aggressive measures
"If you look at where the U.S. is on the sanctions escalation ladder, it's on rung three of 10 right now," said Chris Miller, co-director of the Russia and Eurasia Program at Tufts University.
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New sanctions ‘not influential enough’ to deter Putin, former Russian official says
Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Fedorov tells NBC News’ Keir Simmons that “psychologically” President Vladimir Putin is “ready to use military force” and newly imposed sanctions are “not influential enough” to change Putin’s mind on Ukraine.
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Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”
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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates: Russia says separatists requested military support as Pentagon warns Moscow 'ready' to attack
The United States and its allies have stepped up sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into eastern Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comBroad majority of Americans support Russia sanctions - poll
More than two-thirds of Americans think the United States should impose additional sanctions against Russia as it masses its forces along the border with Ukraine, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Wednesday. Nearly half of respondents to the poll disapproved of President Joe...
2 prosecutors leading Manhattan DA's Trump probe resign, leaving charges in doubt
Two prosecutors leading the Manhattan DA's criminal investigation into Donald Trump's family business have resigned, leaving the the possibility of charges in doubt.
Ted Cruz praises Biden over sanctions tied to Nord Stream pipeline | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Wednesday offered rare praise for President Joe Biden over sanctions targeting the company behind a controversial pipeline that has become a flashpoint in the intensifying Ukraine-Russia crisis.
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Biden announces sanctions against company behind Nord Stream 2 pipeline
President Biden said the U.S. will "not hesitate to take further steps if Russia continues to escalate."
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As Russia-Ukraine crisis ramps up, Biden faces sanctions dilemma
US policymakers appear united on need to oppose Russian invasion, but disagreements emerge on pace of sanctions.
New York City to try installing subway barriers after attacks leave riders on edge
New York City will experiment with installing barriers or doors on a few subway platforms, the city's transit chief said on Wednesday, with residents on edge over a rise in violence against riders.
Prosecutors leading New York criminal probe into Trump resign
Two prosecutors who had been leading the Manhattan district attorney's criminal probe into former U.S. President Donald Trump and his business practices have resigned, the district attorney's office said on Wednesday.
GOP unites around blaming Biden for Ukraine crisis
Lawmakers in both parties raced this week to condemn Russia’s incursion into Ukraine, denouncing President Vladimir Putin’s gambit as a brazen assault on international law, Ukrainian sovereignty an…
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Washington, DC on alert ahead of expected trucker Covid protests
Several loosely organized groups are expected to converge on the DC area over the next week and a half to protest Covid-related mandates. The National Guard will be on hand to help with traffic control, and Capitol Police are considering beefing up security ahead of President Biden’s State of...
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Russian forces on Ukraine border ‘literally ready to go now,’ U.S. official warns
The new comments underscore how immediate the Biden administration thinks the threat is.
www.politico.comTrump and other top conservatives rally to Putin's side as he threatens Ukraine
Donald Trump and his allies are working overtime to try to persuade Americans that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is really Joe Biden's fault.
Social Security full retirement age reaches maximum of 67 - Washington Examiner
Starting in 2022, Social Security's full retirement age reached its maximum, 67 years old, for those born in or after 1960. The Social Security Amendments of 1983 made a provision for the full retirement age to increase gradually from 65 to 67 over a 22-year period beginning in 2000. In 2022...
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Putin is ‘improvising’ and ‘adapting’ to US response, White House says - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin was unprepared for the Biden administration’s response to Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine and its visibility into Russia’s actions, the White House said.President Joe Biden and top U.S. officials have warned of a Russian invasion of Ukraine going back weeks...
www.washingtonexaminer.comScott’s ‘Rescue America’ plan falls flat
Privately, officials from some top GOP campaigns mocked the plan, questioning why the Florida senator released it in the first place.
www.politico.comTrump continues to praise Putin, forcing GOP to fall in line or splinter from former president
Most Republicans simply criticized President Biden's handling of Russia's aggression toward and invasion of Ukraine. Not Trump.
High court wades into clash over Trump-era immigration rule
The Supreme Court is wading into a political clash between the Biden administration and Republican-led states seeking to defend a signature Trump-era immigration rule that the new administration has abandoned.
apnews.comState courts shake up Pennsylvania, North Carolina with new House lines
Courts are increasingly stepping in to draw new congressional lines in states this year.
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Ukraine declares state of emergency, tells citizens to leave Russia
Ukraine on Wednesday declared a 30-day state of emergency and urged Ukrainian citizens in Russia to leave the country immediately as Kyiv takes steps to prepare for a potential further in…
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Sen. Rick Scott's GOP manifesto denies existence of transgender people
The Florida senator also called for several anti-LGBTQ federal laws in his "11-Point Plan to Rescue America" from the "militant left."
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Texas Gov. Abbott releases statement in support of 19 indicted Austin police officers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement Wednesday in defense of the 19 Austin Police Department officers who were indicted on felony charges by progressive Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza.
Trucker encampments appear in Ottawa outskirts after protest broken up - Washington Examiner
After the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Ontario, was largely disrupted by police last week, who made multiple arrests, encampments of truckers have sprouted outside the city, according to a report. Two encampments in Arnprior and Vankleek Hill, which reportedly lie on private property, are being...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhy Texas Progressive Greg Casar Gives Hope To The Embattled Left
Casar's star is rising, but he will need to beat mainstream liberal Eddie Rodriguez to get to Congress.
Abbott floats clemency for indicted Austin police officers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lashed out Wednesday at the local prosecutor in his state's capital, floating the possibility of clemency to 19 Austin police officers indicted for tactics used during 2020 demonstrations against racial injustice. Abbott, a Republican, alluded to the local police union's...
Life may actually flash before your eyes on death - new study
Scientists - who "accidentally" made the first ever recording of a dying brain - saw startling results.
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White House chief of staff tells House Democrats he’s hoping State of the Union will boost Biden’s poll numbers | CNN Politics
White House chief of staff Ron Klain told House Democrats on a video call Wednesday that he hopes President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address next week will hand him a bump in the polls, in part by demonstrating leadership on national security and by showing empathy for Americans frustrated...
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Eight years ago, after Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, the U.S. and its allies harshly condemned the invasion and imposed economic sanctions on Russia. It barely seemed to matter. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times Russia still controls Crimea. Russia’s...
White House condemns Texas anti-trans directive that calls gender-affirming care 'child abuse'
The White House is slamming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for calling gender-affirming care for trans youth, "child abuse."
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What's Putin's next move?
The Russian leader has been keeping the world guessing. The BBC's Moscow correspondent looks for clues.
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Canada unfreezes bank accounts linked to ‘Freedom Convoy’ - Washington Examiner
Canadian authorities have lifted freezes on hundreds of bank accounts belonging to "Freedom Convoy" protesters and their supporters eight days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave his government the go-ahead to target demonstrators who had camped out in the country's capital for three...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWestern world ramps up Russia sanctions
Western countries are announcing sanctions in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize the independence of two separatist "republics" in eastern Ukraine and send in Russian troops on a "peacekeeping" mission.The latest: The Biden administration announced additional...
Who has the better military technology: Russia or US?
If an all-out war breaks out between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine's ability to fight back will depend in large part on the quality of its military equipment, much of which comes from the U.S.
Elon Musk cheers on Justice Department probe of short sellers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took fresh shots at short sellers and the SEC, two of the billionaire's most frequent targets for insults and criticism.
White House vows to fight attempts to ‘tarnish’ Supreme Court pick’s reputation - Washington Examiner
The White House vowed Wednesday to fight any effort to “tarnish” the reputation of President Joe Biden’s eventual Supreme Court nominee.Biden’s team has kept the process for replacing retiring Justice Stephen Breyer under wraps, but the president has pledged to nominate a black woman to the...
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Jury begins weighing if Minneapolis police violated George Floyd's rights
A jury began deliberating on Wednesday on whether three former Minneapolis police officers deprived George Floyd of his constitutional rights by failing to come to the aid of the handcuffed Black man pinned beneath a colleague's knee.
3 men plead guilty in white supremacist terror plot to disrupt power grid, trigger race war
The three plotted to shoot at power substations and planned to kill themselves with fentanyl "suicide necklaces" if they were thwarted by authorities, the Justice Department says.
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Pelosi defends Biden's sanctions against 'tyrant' Putin's invasion of Ukraine: 'Total assault on democracy'
Fresh off an international diplomatic trip, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Wednesday praised the swift sanctions imposed by President Biden on Russia and warned that the “tyrant” Vladimir Putin should expect more pain for his hostilities against Ukraine.
Biden’s latest Russia sanctions mark new target: The families of Putin’s inner circle | CNN Politics
The new US sanctions triggered by Russia’s latest actions in Ukraine included targets that in the past have gone untouched: the family members of those in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle.
www.cnn.comKey inquiry into Trump’s finances in jeopardy as two prosecutors resign
Carey Dunne and Mark Pomerantz of the Manhattan district attorney’s office quit amid signs that the move on Trump is stalling Donald Trump at the White House on 30 April 2020. Photograph: REX/Shutterstock One of the most aggressive criminal investigations against Donald Trump appears to be...
U.S. Postal Service going ahead with plan to buy mostly gas-powered vehicles in defiance of EPA and White House
USPS cited "fragile" finances in its decision to purchase a mostly gas-powered truck fleet.
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University of Houston sued for defining ‘denigrating jokes’ as harassment - Washington Examiner
A nonprofit organization that specializes in defending free speech on college campuses has filed a lawsuit against the University of Houston over a harassment policy that punishes speech such as jokes and stereotyping. Membership-based nonprofit organization Speech First accused the Texas-based...
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Nevada's Dem Gov. Sisolak lauds parent voices in schools, vows more police funds, as tough reelection looms
Democrat Gov. Steve Sisolak of Nevada faces a tough reelection this year rated as a "toss up" by the Cook Political Report.
Cruz lifts hold on State Department nominees after Nord Stream 2 sanctions
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has lifted his hold on President Biden's State Department nominees after the Biden administration sanctioned the Russia-to-Germany natural gas pipeline Nord Stream 2.Why it matters: Cruz has campaigned to sanction the pipeline for months, calling it a chance to stop a...
Belarus' other border crisis
Its border with Ukraine is under constant watch, but a few months ago, Belarus' border with Poland was the center of a migrant crisis.
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Turkey asks UAE to repatriate mob leader Peker: State-run media
Anadolu says Interpol issued a red notice for Peker who made videos accusing some Turkish officials with various crimes.
U.S. senator to stop delays on some Biden nominees after Nord Stream shift
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said on Wednesday he would lift his holds on President Joe Biden's State Department nominees now that the Democrat has ended his waiver of sanctions on the company behind the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline.
Two prosecutors working on Manhattan DA’s Trump Organization probe resign | CNN Politics
Two top prosecutors working on the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into the Trump Organization resigned Wednesday, leaving the years-old probe without two key players as it appeared to have entered a crucial phase.
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Ukraine conflict: Putin tells Russians security is non-negotiable
The Russian president praises the military as the US warns an invasion of Ukraine is beginning.
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Supreme Court hears dispute over Biden's rejection of Trump-era 'public charge' immigration rule
Ex-President Donald Trump's DHS reinterpreted when a non-U.S. citizen is likely to become a 'public charge' and therefore ineligible for permanent residency.
Opinion | How a Capitol Hill Union Might Start to Fix Congress
Along with addressing terrible bosses and poor working conditions, a union could begin to repair a profoundly broken legislative process.
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Dem US House candidate who allegedly went on boozy tirade stays in race, calls backlash 'politically backed'
An Oklahoma Democrat congressional candidate who is currently under fire for allegedly verbally attacking pre-teen girls while drunk and at the home of a friend who was hosting a sleepover is refusing to drop out, and is calling the controversy a "media smear campaign."
Ex-church worker in Tennessee claims in lawsuit he was raped by seminarian
The John Doe says Knoxville Bishop Rick Stika tried to cover-up the allegations against the seminarian who was a protégé of a powerful Polish prelate.
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Father creates NFT in attempt to eliminate video of daughter’s murder from internet - Washington Examiner
A father in Virginia is using a new type of digital asset in an effort to remove footage of his daughter's murder from the internet. Andy Parker, the father of Alison Parker, a reporter shot to death on-camera in 2015, has turned the footage of his daughter into a non-fungible token, or NFT, in an
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Ukrainian American doctor concerned for family living under threat of war with Russia
The threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has Ukrainian Americans on edge and one doctor is explaining the difficulties in the nation she once called home.
Jury ends 1st day, no verdict for 3 cops in Floyd killing
Jurors at the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights went home Wednesday without reaching a verdict.
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Senators push Garland to reform prisons after AP reporting
The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding Attorney General Merrick Garland take immediate action to reform the beleaguered federal Bureau of Prisons.
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US offshore wind auction attracts record-setting bids
The auction marks the US effort to bolster renewable energy development projects – it has lagged behind Europe.
U.S. judge bans Martin Shkreli from running public companies
A U.S. judge on Wednesday permanently barred former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli from serving as an officer or director of publicly traded companies, and ordered him to pay a $1.39 million fine for violating securities law between 2009 and 2014.
Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine
Talk of imminent Iran deal is "very premature," U.S. official says
The U.S. and Iran are close to a return to the 2015 nuclear deal but several “difficult issues” remain unresolved, a senior Biden administration official told Axios on Wednesday.Why it matters: At the moment, neither side seems willing to compromise on its remaining red lines, and the official...
Husband of ‘Rust’ cinematographer killed was ‘so angry’ Alec Baldwin did not ‘accept responsibility’
Matt Hutchins, husband of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed by a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin on set of “Rust” in October, spoke in an exclusive interview on "TODAY."
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Biden's foreign affairs approval plummets to 40%: Gallup poll
As Biden’s second year in office marches forward, a new Gallup poll puts him far below water in the area of foreign policy, with only 40% of Americans approving of his job.
Blinken: Russian forces in place for 'major aggression against Ukraine'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells Lester Holt that "everything seems to be in place for Russia to engage in a major aggression against Ukraine." Blinken says he believes the U.S. is not out of options, and stressed that "if Russia continues to escalate, so will we."
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Moscow fireworks mask Russia’s collision course with the West | CNN
There were fireworks in the skies over Moscow Wednesday night, but not for the reasons one might expect.
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UAE to order Chinese aircraft as it diversifies suppliers
Defence ministry says it intends to sign a contract to buy a dozen of the training and light combat aircraft.
'Who Cares?': Trump Allies Question U.S. Support For Ukraine
The GOP’s response to the crisis in Ukraine is fractured as former President Trump heaps praise on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mayor Eric Adams pushes back against criticism from LGBTQ community over recent appointments
The men are being criticized for what's being called their past homophobic comments, but the mayor is not budging.
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AP-NORC poll: Most in US oppose major role in Russia strife
A new poll finds little support among Americans for a major U.S. role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Emboldened GOP looks to expand midterm battleground map
Republicans are looking to expand the battleground map ahead of the November midterms, eyeing gubernatorial, Senate and House races outside of traditional swing states in the middle of a favorable …
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Minnesota middle school students given tips for BLM protests, White students told not to speak
A student newspaper at a Minneapolis middle school featured a front-page story advising students to "wear nondescript clothing" and refrain from taking pictures of vandals’ faces at BLM protests.
U.S. Supreme Court mulls Republican bid to defend Trump immigration rule
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday struggled over whether to let Republican state officials defend an immigration rule crafted by former President Donald Trump's administration to bar permanent residency for immigrants deemed likely to need government benefits.
Colorado to become the first state to accept cryptocurrency as payment for taxes
Colorado is set to become the first state to accept cryptocurrency as payment for state taxes and fees
Outrage as India actor arrested for tweet on hijab row judge
Chetan Kumar had commented that judge overseeing hijab case previously made ‘disturbing comments’ in a rape case.
'Truly horrifying': Ukrainian expats in the U.S. feel fear, anger — and guilt
In interviews, Ukrainian-born people living in the United States expressed deep anxiety over their homeland’s future and a desire to do more.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump urges Biden to nominate Jackson to Supreme Court
He highlighted Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's experience as a public defender.
Your delivery orders are making restaurants mad. Now they’re fighting back | CNN Business
Restaurants have a delivery problem.
www.cnn.comOfficials considering reinstalling fence around Capitol for State of the Union
Security officials are considering reinstalling a fence around the Capitol building ahead of possible protests that could coincide with President Joe Biden’s St
'Shadow box': Rick Scott’s agenda seen as challenge to McConnell by some in GOP
The Florida senator's choice to release an ultraconservative plan fuels suspicion about his 2024 ambitions, including a possible White House bid, multiple Republicans said.
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Florida Senate approves DeSantis' controversial pick for surgeon general
The Senate voted 24-15 in favor of Ladapo after about 40 minutes of debate, mostly from Democrats who criticized the Harvard-trained medical doctor for not fully supporting Covid-19 vaccines.
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Energy agency: Methane emissions higher than countries claim
The International Energy Agency says emissions of planet-warming methane from oil, gas and coal production are significantly higher than governments claims.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's candid 2007 take on Justice Clarence Thomas: 'I don’t understand you'
The two could soon make history on the Supreme Court.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders state agencies to investigate gender-transitioning procedures as child abuse
Licensed professionals will be required to report instances of kids undergoing gender-transitioning procedures.
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U.S. Justice Department to end Trump-era program targeting threats posed by China
The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday will end a program focused on fighting Chinese espionage and intellectual property theft, shifting from what an official called a "myopic" focus to address threats from a broader array of hostile nations.
Pence to fundraise for Lee Zeldin in NY, travel to Israel to meet with PM Bennett and receive honorary degree
Former Vice President Mike Pence is stepping up his public activity in support of the Republican Party and GOP candidates, and continuing to build upon U.S. diplomacy in Israel.
WATCH: Rittenhouse declares intention to sue LeBron James - Washington Examiner
Kyle Rittenhouse announced Tuesday that he intends to file suit against NBA superstar LeBron James. "He'll be getting a letter, too," Rittenhouse, 19, told Drew Hernandez, host of Frontlines. "Anybody who defamed me, or lied about me, we're just gonna send them a letter and then deal with them...
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Reward for missing girl Lina Sardar Khil increases to $250,000 as police urge public for info
The reward for Lina Sardar Khil, the girl who went missing in San Antonio, Texas in December has increased to $250,000 as police urge the public for information.
Five things to know about Nord Stream 2 shutdown
Germany announced Monday it would block certification of the Russian Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two separatis…
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US deepens sanctions on smuggling network for Yemen Houthis
The United States is deepening sanctions targeting what it says is an international financing network for Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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US drops name of Trump's 'China Initiative' after criticism
The Justice Department is scrapping the name of a Trump-era initiative intended to crack down on economic espionage by Beijing but criticized as unfairly targeting Chinese professors at American colleges because of their ethnicity.
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Trial of officer charged in Breonna Taylor case begins in Kentucky
The trial of a white former Kentucky police officer charged with wanton endangerment during the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor began on Wednesday, casting a spotlight on another case in the United States that sparked a summer of protests against racial injustice two years ago.
‘Stand your ground’ laws linked to increased homicide rates, study finds | CNN
Amid a nationwide rise in homicides, a new study has found that “stand your ground” laws – which allow people to respond to threats with potentially lethal force without fear of criminal prosecution – are linked to increased homicide rates, amounting to hundreds of additional deaths per year.
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Liberals gather in Ketanji Brown Jackson's corner as Biden's Supreme Court decision nears
A dozen progressive groups revealed their preferred candidate, without actually naming anyone, in a letter to the president.
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Rashida Tlaib to give Biden State of the Union response on far-left group's behalf
"Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan will be delivering a progressive response to President Biden’s State of the Union address next week.
Winter storm to bring snow and ice to states from Texas to Maine
Residents in the storm's path could see snow and ice, bringing the possibility of power outages and dangerous travel conditions.
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ANALYSIS: How the US government shut down the US Embassy in Ukraine
Securing the embassy and destroying sensitive information are critical.
A Mexican woman reported an assault in Qatar. She faces jail, 100 lashes.
"Although I had the forensic evidence of the beatings and everything, they believed him," Paola Schietekat said about the incident, which has made international headlines.
www.nbcnews.comTexas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state agency to treat gender-affirming care as child abuse
Gov. Greg Abbott said state child-welfare workers must investigate parents who allow transgender children to receive gender-affirming medical care.
Trudeau ends emergency powers used against trucker convoys
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday ended the emergency police powers he had invoked to stop the three-weeks long trucker protest that shut down parts of th…
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Hunter Biden's ex-lovers could come back to haunt him as federal grand jury investigates his tax affairs
Hunter Biden's women issues could come back to haunt him, as reports have indicated that at least two of his ex-lovers have testified before a federal grand jury investigating President Biden's son.
Study: Child poverty rising after tax credit expires
The number of children in America living in poverty jumped dramatically after just one month without the expanded child tax credit payments, according to a new study.
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What Lies Beneath: Vets worry polluted base made them ill
FORT ORD NATIONAL MONUMENT, Calif. (AP) — For nearly 80 years, recruits reporting to central California’s Fort Ord considered themselves the lucky ones, privileged to live and work amid sparkling seas, sandy dunes and sage-covered hills.
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US warns full-scale invasion of Ukraine could be imminent | CNN
The US has issued a warning to the Ukrainian government that the latest intelligence points to Russia imminently launching a full-scale invasion, according to Ukrainian, US and western officials familiar with the matter.
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GOP Senate candidate Laxalt says Sisolak will 'gaslight' Nevadans about State of the State in Wednesday speech
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Adam Laxalt spoke exclusively with Fox News ahead of Gov. Steve Sisolak's State of the State address Wednesday.
Amsterdam Apple store: Man arrested over hostage standoff dies
A 27-year-old man who launched a hostage situation at an Apple store has died in hospital.
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National Guard readies ahead of planned trucker protest in DC
About 700 National Guard members will aid Washington as at least three separate trucker convoys arrive to protest.
Former executive director of Miss Florida Scholarship Program indicted on fraud charges - Washington Examiner
A former executive director of the Miss Florida Scholarship Program, Inc. has been indicted on several counts of fraud. Mary Wickersham, 76, also known as Mary Sullivan and Mary Harvey, faces seven counts of indictment charges for allegedly stealing at least $100,000 in donations, and she...
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US ports to get $450M to speed flow of goods, lower prices
Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law.
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Jan. 6 defendant who said ‘this is war’ on social media sentenced to 45 days in jail
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a California woman to 45 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to breaking through a window at the U.S. Capitol and live-streaming the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.&nbs…
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The Oscars will reportedly cut 8 categories from the live ceremony. Some people think that's a bad call.
On Twitter, some users used the hashtag “PresentAll23” to call out The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
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Ex-official: Space station 'largely isolated' from tensions
The former head of the National Space Council tells The Associated Press that tensions over eastern Ukraine should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.
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Officials find second case of avian flu among birds in Maine
Federal authorities found a second case of avian influenza among birds in Maine, the state’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announced Wednesday.The state said federal authorit…
thehill.comBiden orders more US troops to Eastern Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
President Biden on Tuesday directed additional U.S. troops to NATO’s eastern flank as Russia moved a step closer toward a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. “As Russia contemplates its next mov…
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US military firepower rushing to Ukraine as besieged nation faces Russian invasion
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said President Biden promised his country more weapons from the U.S. in its bid to fight off a Russian invasion.
Analysis: Trump sides with Putin as Biden tries to stop a war | CNN Politics
It took only 24 hours for Donald Trump to hail Russian President Vladimir Putin’s dismembering of independent, democratic, sovereign Ukraine as an act of “genius.”
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Trump Organization and former CFO Allen Weisselberg seek dismissal of criminal charges
In Tuesday's filings, they claimed they were "improperly targeted....based on political animus"
www.cbsnews.comRussia-Ukraine live updates: EU takes bold steps to aid Ukraine forces
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Lawmakers give Putin permission to use force outside Russia
Russia’s upper house of parliament has given President Vladimir Putin permission to use military force outside the country.
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The Latest: New Zealand condemns Russian actions in Ukraine
New Zealand’s government summoned Russian Ambassador Georgii Zuev to meet Wednesday with top diplomatic officials who are urging Russia to return to diplomatic negotiations over Ukraine.
apnews.comLikelihood of war escalates as Putin promises to support proxy Ukraine states
Biden denounces Putin’s recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as ‘so-called countries’ and unveils new sanctionsUkraine crisis: live updates A Ukrainian soldier preparing for all-out conflict as Vladimir Putin said Russia recognised the borders claimed by the self-proclaimed ‘people’s republics’...
Transcript: President Biden delivers remarks on U.S. sanctions, Putin's advancements into Ukraine
Read the full transcript of President Joe Biden's remarks on U.S. sanctions towards Russia as Vladimir Putin orders an invasion into Ukraine.
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Ukraine prepares to remove data from Russia’s reach
Multiple backups and centralized databases are key to Ukrainian cyber contingency plans.
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Ukraine parliament imposes national state of emergency
Latest Ukraine news from February 23: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to approve a state of emergency.
National Guard to help DC control traffic for truck convoys
The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 700 unarmed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., as the city prepares for trucker convoys that are planning protests against pandemic restrictions beginning next week.
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Biden has interviewed his top three Supreme Court candidates
He is expected to announce his nominee by the end of February.
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EU agrees on sanctions against Russian individuals and entities
EU foreign policy chief Borrell says the sanctions unanimously agreed by 27 member states will hurt Russia.
Ukraine asks US to revive FDR’s ‘arsenal of democracy’ program as Russia invades - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian officials seeking additional American assistance against Russia are taking inspiration from Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s assistance to European allies before the United States's involvement in World War II.“One of the proposals that we put forward today is designing a program similar to...
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Cheney: Trump’s ‘adulation’ of Putin ‘aids our enemies’
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Tuesday night that former President Trump was working against American interests after he offered praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Tuesda…
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Obama-era official to bankroll $12 million New York governor run as Republican - Washington Examiner
A multimillionaire businessman who served in the Obama administration could shake up the race for the Republican nomination for governor of New York, cutting a large check in support of his own bid.Harry Wilson, a former Blackstone Group and Goldman Sachs executive who served in the Treasury...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGOP Senator Denies Wanting to Raise Taxes... After Releasing Plan to Raise Taxes
Fox NewsSen. Rick Scott (R-FL) on Tuesday denied planning to raise taxes on millions of Americans even after releasing a GOP agenda that would do that very thing.Scott’s “11-Point Plan to Save America,” released earlier in the day, calls for the more than half of Americans who don’t pay income...
Canada announces first wave of Russia sanctions
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly: “Just as Russia has prepared for this day, so have we.”
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McConnell ‘not complaining’ about Biden pledging black female court nominee - Washington Examiner
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has no problem with President Joe Biden pledging to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court, breaking with many Senate Republicans who criticized the move. ”I heard a couple of people say they thought it was inappropriate for the president to announce...
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UK announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets banks and wealthy individuals
The U.K. has slapped targeted economic sanctions against five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals.
McConnell, unlike some of his GOP colleagues, embraces Biden's decision to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court
McConnell's comments are at odds with Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz, who called Biden's decision "offensive."
Judge signals Trump may be unable to countersue Jean Carroll in defamation case
A U.S. judge signaled on Tuesday he may not let Donald Trump countersue E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused the former president of raping her in the mid-1990s and is suing him for defamation.
Trump praises Putin's 'genius' as GOP fissures grow on Ukraine crisis
Republican leaders, political candidates and prominent conservatives are all over the place as the Russian leader sends in troops.
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Arbery killers convicted of federal hate crimes in his death
Whether the three white men sentenced to life in prison in state court for murdering Ahmaud Arbery also are guilty of hate crimes is now in the hands of a federal jury.
apnews.comElon Musk says officials have 'nothing to worry about' when it comes to inviting him to the White House: CNBC
Musk was responding to CNBC's query about the White House's concerns that the outspoken billionaire could embarrass the Biden administration.
Russia crisis exposes deep divide Trump created in GOP foreign policy
Congressional leaders want to paint Biden as weak on Russia, while Tucker Carlson is trying to depict him as the aggressor.
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Germany halts Nord Stream 2 and Russia responds with a stark warning | CNN Business
The West showed Tuesday it was ready to target Russia’s huge energy industry — even at the risk of hurting itself — after Moscow ordered troops into parts of eastern Ukraine.
www.cnn.comReps. Paul Gosar, Matt Gaetz, AOC, and Cori Bush join 39 other lawmakers to urge Biden to seek congressional approval before sending troops into Ukraine
The lawmakers, some of whom have historical animosities, appealed to Biden to get approval from Congress before sending troops to Ukraine.
Explainer-How close is Iran to being able to build a nuclear bomb?
Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are in the home straight, delegates say, though some important issues remain unresolved and it is still unclear whether an agreement will be clinched. Since then-President Donald Trump pulled the United States out...
Fighting Jan. 6 committee, John Eastman details how he came into Trump’s post-election fold
The connection started two months before the 2020 election.
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Tugboats come to rescue burning ship carrying luxury cars - Washington Examiner
A cargo ship carrying luxury cars that caught fire Wednesday is under control and heading toward the Bahamas, Portuguese officials said Tuesday. Six days after a fire caused the Felicity Ace to be evacuated and abandoned for a time to drift in the Atlantic Ocean near the Azore Islands, the...
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'Rest in power:' Arbery's killers guilty on all federal hate-crimes charges
The three white men convicted of chasing down and murdering a young Black man, Ahmaud Arbery, as he was out jogging in their suburban Georgia community, were found guilty on Tuesday of committing federal hate crimes and other offenses in the 2020 killing.
A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but it's not that rare
The worries rocking Wall Street about interest rates, inflation and now Ukraine have sent the S&P 500 tumbling by 10% from its recent high.
apnews.comWhat Lies Beneath: Vets worry polluted base made them ill
FORT ORD NATIONAL MONUMENT, Calif. (AP) — For nearly 80 years, recruits reporting to central California’s Fort Ord considered themselves the lucky ones, privileged to live and work amid sparkling seas, sandy dunes and sage-covered hills.
apnews.comRepublicans Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger slam GOP and Trump over Ukraine crisis
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) called out fellow House Republicans on Tuesday for criticizing President Biden's response to Russia invading Ukraine.Meanwhile, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) criticized former President Trump, saying by calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a genius, he "aids our...
Trump supporters and Republicans flock to Truth Social despite early glitches - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump's new social media app Truth Social has drawn prominent Republicans and conservatives to its platform since going live on Sunday, despite users facing a number of technical glitches when trying to sign up.Trump supporters in Congress, such as Reps. Marjorie Taylor...
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Elon Musk accuses Biden of ignoring Tesla, but says he would 'do the right thing' if invited to White House
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in an email exchange with CNBC, accused President Biden of ignoring his company in favor of paying more attention to legacy auto makers.
Australia joins list of countries imposing sanctions on Russia
"Australians always stand up to bullies, and we will be standing up to Russia, along with all of our partners," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. "I expect subsequent tranches of sanctions, this is only the start of this process."
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Biden begins to sanction Moscow for 'beginning of a Russian invasion' of Ukraine
He said more sanctions would come if Russia escalated its aggression.
Blinken: Putin’s plan 'all along' has been to invade Ukraine
He also said his meeting with Russia's foreign minister has been canceled.
www.politico.comThe America First Political Action Conference Is Courting Republicans Towards Extremism
Luis G. Rendon/The Daily BeastWhite nationalist activists and their sympathizers in today’s far-right U.S. political scene are set to gather this week for a conference meant to showcase their movement’s numbers and its successes courting Republican Party influence in the post-Capitol riot...
Missouri GOP rejects filing fee of candidate who once said ‘Hitler was right’
The Missouri Republican Party on Tuesday announced that it had rejected the filing fee for conservative radio host Steve West due to his “vile” past statements.
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GOP senator’s call for all Americans to pay income tax sparks criticism from White House | CNN Politics
The chairman of Senate Republicans’ campaign operation on Tuesday unveiled his vision for the future of the GOP, which was quickly met with a retort from the White House.
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U.S. Supreme Court formally ends Trump's fight over Capitol attack records
The court rejected former President Trump’s request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democratic-led congressional panel investigating the 2021 Capitol attack.
Wyoming school official calls ‘gender dysphoria’ phenomenon a ‘social contagion’ - Washington Examiner
Wyoming's new state superintendent of public instruction is setting his sights on transgender athletes with his support of state legislation titled the "Fairness in Women’s Sports Act." Brian Schroeder labeled the number of young people identifying as transgender a symptom of societal issues...
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Russia-Ukraine: What to know about Europe's security crisis
From capitals around the world, leaders are condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two pro-Russia regions in eastern Ukraine as independent and his order to send troops there.
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Asian stocks rebound after Wall St falls on Ukraine tensions
Asian stock markets have rebounded after Wall Street slid amid anxiety over President Vladimir Putin’s authorization to send Russian soldiers into eastern Ukraine.
apnews.comBiden warns Russia that the US will 'defend every inch of NATO territory' and says he is moving US troops into the Baltics
Biden announced US troops will move into Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania but reiterated that the US will not place troops in Ukraine.
Minneapolis officers ignored training, lacked 'decency' in Floyd arrest, jury hears
A federal prosecutor told a jury in closing arguments on Tuesday that three former Minneapolis police officers ignored their training and basic human decency by failing to intervene when their colleague knelt on George Floyd's neck during a deadly arrest.
His climate push stalled, Biden looks to infrastructure law
The $1.2 trillion package was designed to support long-term climate responses, but advocates say there could be short-term benefits, too.
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Psaki says binge-watching 'The West Wing' brought her back to politics
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says binge-watching "The West Wing" helped inspire her to get back into politics.
Supreme Court takes up clash over Colorado law's protection for same-sex weddings
The high court will hear the challenge to a Colorado law that bars businesses from refusing to serve customers based on their sexual orientation.
How Congress is reacting to Biden’s new Russia sanctions
Written statements supplanted hallway interviews on Tuesday, as members of Congress reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while scattered across the country and around the world.Why it matters: The Senate began its recess last week without taking action on a package of proposed Russian...
All but two of top 25 medical schools require critical race theory training
All but two of the top 25 medical schools in the United States require students to undergo some form of critical race theory training, according to new data from a database that tracks such programs in higher education.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAnnual conservative gathering puts Trump's sway vs rising DeSantis under scrutiny
The leading photo on the website of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the annual get-together of American rightwing notables, is of a grinning Donald Trump. When the conference kicks off in Orlando, Florida, this week, the former president will be counting on an adoring crowd...
Ahmaud Arbery's family fought for a trial that made racism central to his murder
For months, local prosecutors took no action after three white men jumped in their trucks and chased Ahmaud Arbery, a young Black jogger, through their Georgia neighborhood before shooting him to death.
Senator Marco Rubio on how Russia-Ukraine crisis will have an "impact on Americans"
Oil prices are near $100 a barrel — their highest level since 2014
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Schumer requests Senate briefing on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has requested an all-Senate briefing on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as Russian forces have entered eastern Ukrainian territories con…
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Texas AG candidates George P. Bush, Eva Guzman trade barbs over finishing border wall
With the contentious 2022 Republican primary for Texas attorney general just days away, opponents George P. Bush and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman are attacking each other’s commitment to border security.
New York crime: Will more police flatten a wave of gun violence?
"Bullets are flying everywhere". Gun crime in NYC is up by a third - will a new action plan help?
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Ukrainian foreign minister: ‘No sanctions will be enough’ until Russian forces leave Ukraine | CNN Politics
Ukraine’s foreign minister on Tuesday said that “no sanctions will be enough” until Russian forces leave Ukraine, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two separatist regions in the country as independent and announced he would deploy “peacekeeping” forces there.
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Los Angeles prosecutors overwhelmingly want to oust their progressive boss
Vote of no confidence comes after District Attorney George Gascón modified sweeping sentencing directives.
www.politico.comBiden’s Russia sanctions: why holding back could be part of his strategy
The president has threatened tougher steps for further provocation, preserving the potency of sanctions as a deterrentUkraine crisis: live updates Numerologists will be fascinated that Joe Biden began his Ukraine speech on Tuesday at 2.22pm on 22.2.22. The US president, however, was more...
Biden wants to cut into China's electric battery dominance
President Joe Biden highlighted his efforts to counter China’s dominance of the electric battery market as he touted domestic efforts to mine and process lithium and rare metals
'We need a miracle': Anxious Ukrainians await Putin's next move
Now the critical question is whether Putin will stop at the eastern territories of Luhansk and Donetsk, or push on to take more of Ukraine and its capital Kyiv.
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting at Oregon racial justice protest
Benjamin Smith allegedly opened fire on protesters after telling them to leave a park where they had gathered.
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What to know about new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia for attacking Ukraine
The penalties announced by the president are the "first tranche of sanctions" on Russia for its latest actions against Ukraine.
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Biden administration trying to reverse racist effect of infrastructure projects
Some of the funding from one of the biggest investments in America’s roads in decades will go towards fixing the unjust way the original interstate highway was built back in the 1950s as several roads were purposefully routed through Black neighborhoods. NBC News’ Maura Barrett reports on how...
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Olympics say goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run
The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games.
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Who is Leondra Kruger, a possible SCOTUS nominee?
A backer calls her a "consensus builder" whose "first love" is the nation's high court.
Donald Trump's DNA, not deposition sought in defamation suit
A lawyer for a woman who accused former President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s and then filed a defamation lawsuit against him said Tuesday she will not seek to depose Trump prior to trial because it would cause unnecessary delay, but added that a DNA sample was still being...
Austin crime watchdog calls on DA Garza to step aside in case against 19 indicted officers
The Greater Austin Crime Commission is calling on Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza to step aside and recuse himself from involvement in the indictment of 19 Austin Police Department officers for their role in quelling a riot following the death of George Floyd.
Party's over: Pursuit of stolen party bus ends north of Los Angeles
The 40-foot vehicle was allegedly stolen in San Diego and crashed into a car on a highway north of Los Angeles, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Ron DeSantis takes a jab at Jen Psaki on National Margarita Day
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a jab at White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki in a new inflation-themed video on National Margarita Day on Tuesday.
Home prices skyrocketed last year. Two regions saw the biggest increases | CNN Business
Home prices rose 18.8% in 2021, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price Index, the biggest increase in 34 years of data.
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3 men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery's murder found guilty of federal hate crimes
Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan were convicted of murder and other charges in November.
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4 dead in helicopter crash at US Navy facility in Hawaii
The incident occurred at Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai County Tuesday morning.
Haaland: 16 tribal water settlements will get $1.7 billion
The Biden administration will use $1.7 billion from the recently enacted federal infrastructure bill to fund 16 tribal water rights settlements, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Tuesday. The money will ensure that tribes get access to water they've been promised but have been...
Can the grid's wildfire defense stay ahead of extreme weather?
A large California utility is using technology to find trees that pose the gravest threats.
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Blinken will not meet with Lavrov amid Russian invasion of Ukraine: 'It does not make sense'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that he will not meet with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov this week after Moscow violated international law and pushed troops across Ukrainian borders.
EXPLAINER: What is the Russia-Europe Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Germany has suspended the approval process for Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in response to Moscow's recognition of separatist regions in Ukraine.
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Life slowly resumes in Ottawa under heavy police presence
Shops are reopening in centre of Canada’s capital after weeks-long occupation by anti-government protesters dispersed.
Jury gets case in federal civil rights trial of George Floyd officers
A jury is expected to begin deliberating Tuesday afternoon the fates of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Missouri senator protests punishment for wearing overalls
A Missouri state senator punished for wearing overalls on the Senate floor has blocked any work from getting done in protest
2 Black Hawk helicopters crash near Utah ski resort
No injuries were reported in the incident near the Snowbird ski resort.
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Woman sues LAPD after she was misidentified and spent two weeks in jail
Police are accused of mistaking Bethany K. Farber for another suspect with the same name.
www.cbsnews.comIndiana transgender athlete ban on fast track to governor
The Indiana Senate on Tuesday refused to amend a Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity, putting it on the fast track to passing. If the full Senate approves the bill, which could happen as soon as...
Wildfire incidence to increase by 50 percent by 2100: UN study
The global incidence of extreme wildfires is projected to surge by 50 percent by the end of the century — leaving almost no landscape invulnerable to this climate-driven danger, a new report&n…
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy, 14, in West Bank: Ministry
The Palestinian health ministry says Mohammed Shehadeh killed by Israeli forces in Al-Khader near Bethleham.
Tonga's internet finally restored 5 weeks after big eruption
Tonga’s main internet connection to the rest of the world has finally been restored more than five weeks after a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami severed a crucial undersea cable.
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Colombia legalizes abortion up to six months sparking controversy
Activists in Colombia are celebrating after the country’s high court legalized abortion up to six months into pregnancy. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports on how the ruling is igniting a firestorm of criticism with some calling it “murderous.”
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'Wendy Williams Show' ending, new Sherri Shepherd show ahead
“The Wendy Williams Show” is ending because of Williams’ prolonged health-related absence and will be replaced this fall with a show hosted by Sherri Shepherd.
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Biden administration seeks to revisit Trump approval of Alaska mining road
The Biden administration announced late Tuesday that it hopes to take a second look at a road that would provide access for a mining area in Alaska. The administration on Tuesday asked a feder…
thehill.comWhat are sanctions? What you need to know about the crisis in Ukraine
How are sanctions defined? Breaking down what President Joe Biden said about Russia and Ukraine and exactly what it all means.
US women's team players see settlement as turning point
U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay.
apnews.comTrump or no Trump, here's how Ron DeSantis can run for president and win, according to Republican campaign pros
"If Trump doesn't run, DeSantis has to run," one GOP insider said. Also possible: Florida's governor runs for president no matter what Trump does.
US officials tell businesses to watch for potential ransomware attacks after Biden announces Russia sanctions | CNN Politics
Minutes after President Joe Biden announced new sanctions on Russian banks and elites on Tuesday, a senior FBI cyber official asked US businesses and local governments to be mindful of the potential for ransomware attacks as the crisis between the Kremlin and Ukraine deepens.
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Republican rivals attack Greitens on sex scandal as former governor remains defiant | CNN Politics
The Missouri Senate Republican race officially began on Tuesday, as the candidates filed their campaigns and quickly aimed their sights on former governor Eric Greitens, the apparent frontrunner who resigned in 2018 amid a sex scandal.
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Archaeologists find 9,000-year-old shrine in Jordan desert
A team of Jordanian and French archaeologists says it has found a roughly 9,000-year-old shrine at a remote Neolithic site in Jordan’s eastern desert.
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UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia
The British government has led calls for the Champions League final to be taken out of Russia to punish its deepening intervention in Ukraine, prompting UEFA to say it would reconsider hosting rights.
apnews.comAmsterdam Apple store: Man arrested over hostage standoff dies
A 27-year-old man who launched a hostage situation at an Apple store has died in hospital.
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Black teen handcuffed in viral video of mall fight speaks out on police treatment
Kye Husain, the Black teen who was handcuffed as police broke up a fight at a New Jersey mall, spoke out about police treatment amid an internal investigation.
India sends wheat to Afghanistan after deal with Pakistan
India's foreign ministry says it has sent off tons of wheat to Afghanistan to help relieve desperate food shortages, after New Delhi struck a deal with neighboring rival Pakistan to allow the shipments across the shared border
Jury seated in trial related to Breonna Taylor's shooting
A jury has been selected in the trial of a former Kentucky police officer involved in the deadly narcotics raid that left Breonna Taylor dead.
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Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan dies at 57
The US rocker is remembered as "one of the great singers of the last 30 years".
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US vaccination drive is bottoming out as omicron subsides
The vaccination drive against COVID-19 in the U.S. is grinding to a halt, and lagging demand is especially stark in conservative corners of the country where many people weren't interested in the shots in the first place.
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COVID infection increases risk for dangerous heart problems, study finds
Problems include stroke, heart attack, myocarditis and irregular heart rhythms, according to the study.
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CDC updates guidance for intervals between COVID-19 vaccine doses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday issued new COVID-19 mRNA vaccine guidance, expanding the recommended time between the initial two vaccine doses to eig…
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Three fugitives convicted in $18 million Covid relief scam captured in Montenegro
The trio — Richard Ayvazyan; his wife, Marietta Terabelian; and his sister-in-law Tamara Dadyan — were on the FBI’s most wanted list.
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The Pentagon is working on an algorithm to detect Covid early
Preliminary results from an experiment using fitness trackers show promise.
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CDC: Some people should wait longer for 2nd COVID shot
U.S. health officials say some people getting Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines should consider waiting up to eight weeks between the first and second doses.
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U.S. vaccination drive grinds to a halt as omicron declines
The average number of Americans getting their first shot is down to about 90,000 a day, the lowest point since December 2020.
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CDC under pressure to work natural immunity into COVID-19 guidance - Washington Examiner
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is under increased pressure from epidemiologists to acknowledge mounting evidence regarding the immune-boosting power of recovery from prior COVID-19 infection. Evidence that recovery from COVID-19 elicits a long-lasting antibody response has...
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Florida surgeon general confirmed despite controversy
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has been officially confirmed to his position. Senate Republicans on Wednesday approved the nomination of the state’s top doctor over criticism that his opposition to coronavirus mandates is too aligned to the politics of Gov.
apnews.comVaccine advocacy groups press Biden to break WTO deadlock
The Biden administration is running out of money to support its global vaccination push in low- and middle-income countries.
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Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in pandemic's first year
Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic’s first year. Government data released Wednesday show a decades-long trend that continued to disproportionately affect Black people.
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Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID?
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
apnews.comAdams says the cure to Covid-19 is getting back to work
With an eye toward kickstarting economic activity and decreasing crime, some experts believe Adams is reading the room in terms of how to govern a city traumatized by the first Covid-19 wave.
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COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in kids
A new analysis says that COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to trigger a rare inflammatory condition linked to coronavirus infection in kids.
apnews.comA Key to Returning to Normal Is Paid Sick Leave, Democrats Say
The omicron wave hammered the American workforce, sending more people home sick than at any other point in the pandemic. Yet unlike in 2020, there is no federally required paid sick leave for workers — and none at all for the one-fifth of workers who don’t receive it from their employers. Now...
Hong Kong to test everyone in territory for COVID three times over
Mass compulsory testing plan to begin in the middle of March, as the territory struggles to get control of Omicron wave.
Africa CDC to ask world to pause Covid-19 vaccine donations
The request marks a shift in the challenges Africa faces — from not having enough doses to not being able to quickly get those doses into arms.
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maine COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, rebuffing for the second time a group of plaintiffs who sought a religious exemption.
EU advises further relaxing travel rules for foreigners
European Union member countries agree they should further facilitate tourist travel into the 27-nation bloc for people who are vaccinated against the coronavirus or have recovered from COVID-19.
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Queen cancels virtual engagements as mild Covid persists
The Queen still has cold-like symptoms from Covid, but will continue working on light duties.
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S. Korea approves Pfizer's COVID vaccine for ages 5-11
South Korean health officials have approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, expanding the country's immunization program in the face of a massive omicron outbreak that is driving up hospitalizations and deaths.
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WHO: New COVID cases fall for the 3rd week, deaths also drop
The number of new coronavirus cases around the world fell 21% in the last week, marking the third consecutive week COVID-19 cases have dropped.
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